Quote by Ernest Hemingway

The age demanded that we dance And jammed us into iron pants. And in the end the age was handed The sort of shit that it demanded.

The age demanded that we dance And jammed us into iron pants

Summary

This quote highlights the demand of conformity and expectation placed upon individuals by society, represented metaphorically as "iron pants." It suggests that during a certain era, people were expected to conform and fit into predetermined roles and norms. It also suggests that ultimately, the age itself suffered the consequences of its own demands, receiving negative consequences or undesirable outcomes as a result. The quote touches upon the themes of societal pressure, conformity, and the cyclic nature of human experience.

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Age Theend Dance

By Ernest Hemingway

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